How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)?

Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) is funded by Indigenous Services Canada

What are Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)'s eligibility criterias?

No eligibility indicated for for-profit businesses.

Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Last Update: August 4, 2025

BC, Canada

Supports wildfire preparedness and mitigation for First Nations communities

Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Public administration

Grant Providers

Indigenous Services Canada

Program status

Open

Overview of the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) program

The FireSmart Community Grants Program provides funding to First Nations communities for wildfire risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and resilience activities, including wildfire risk assessments, crew training, fuel management, and community engagement. The program supports non-structural mitigation initiatives, such as vegetation clearing, fire mapping, and the purchase of low-value emergency equipment, with applications accepted until March 31, 2026 or until funds are exhausted; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Eligible projects & activities

Wildfire pre-suppression planning and risk assessments.
Implementation of fuel reduction and vegetation management measures.
Training and equipping teams for wildland fire suppression duties.
Organization of FireSmart training, workshops, or community engagement initiatives.
Development and application of fire mapping and fire breaks.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 41,800

Renovation of storefront with accessible entry and energy-efficient lighting

$ 85,500

Development of bilingual e-commerce platform for local artisan products

$ 129,000

Installation of solar panels on community cooperative facility roof

$ 61,000

Purchase of specialty equipment to launch gluten-free bakery products

$ 27,500

Implementation of inventory software to optimize cooperative supply chain

$ 48,800

Launch of after-school STEM robotics program for Indigenous youth

Eligibility criteria of the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) program

The applicant must be a First Nations community, Tribal council, or Indigenous organization.
The proposed project must directly support First Nations on a reserve (as defined in the Indian Act), lands set aside in Yukon as per Cabinet Directive, or lands formerly defined as reserve or set-aside now forming part of modern treaty settlement lands.
The project must focus on wildland fire non-structural mitigation, preparedness, or related eligible FireSmart activities.

Who is eligible?

First Nations communities
Tribal councils
Indigenous organizations

Eligible expenses

Purchase of low-value equipment for emergency preparedness and mitigation, including firefighter protective gear, vegetation management equipment, and fire suppression tools.

Eligible geographic areas

First Nations communities located on reserves across Canada, including lands set aside in Yukon.
Lands formerly defined as reserves or lands set aside that are now part of modern treaty settlement lands.
For British Columbia: Projects are administered specifically through the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS).

How to apply to the Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP) program

Confirm eligibility requirements

Review the Emergency Management FireSmart Program eligibility requirements
Confirm your organization qualifies as a First Nations community, tribal council, or eligible Indigenous organization
Identify if your lands are eligible according to the program guidelines

Complete the application form

Prepare the Emergency Management FireSmart Program application form for the 2025 to 2026 period
Locate the application form using the provided code (6978382) on the Proposals, applications, work plans web page
Ensure all fields are completed accurately according to the funding guidelines

Submit the application to ISC or FNESS

Submit your completed application form to your ISC regional office emergency management contact
If located in British Columbia, contact the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) for application instructions
Follow all submission guidelines as stipulated by program requirements

Await application review results

Wait for confirmation that your application has been received and is under review
Be aware that proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis until funding is exhausted or until March 31, 2026

Additional information

Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis until available funding is depleted or until March 31, 2026.
In British Columbia, FireSmart funding is administered by the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS), which requires communities to contact FNESS directly for application procedures.
Other federal funding programs, such as the First Nations Adapt Program and the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program, may cover related activities and infrastructure needs.
The Emergency Management Assistance Program allows for the purchase of low-value equipment necessary for emergency preparedness and mitigation.

Contact Indigenous Services Canada

areynolds@fness.bc.ca

778-694-9982

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